WASHINGTON - Medal of Honor recipient Clarence E. Sasser admires the African-American Medal of Honor display -- the first of many displays planned in the Pentagon's African-American corridor.Sasser, who earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, and World War II Medal of Honor recipient Vernon J. Baker helped dedicate the corridor Feb. 19

WASHINGTON - "I will tolerate no activity or behavior that undermines the human dignity, respect and honor of the individual," Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen said Feb. 19 during DoD's Black History Month observance.

WASHINGTON - Six U.S. military installations in Germany will return to German control, according to a statement from the Pentagon Feb. 19. The return is part of troop and base realignment moves at U.S. installations in Europe.

WASHINGTON - Nine new boxers, three defending armed forces champions and a new head coach combined to give Army its fifth straight title at the 1997 armed forces boxing championships Feb. 13 at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

WASHINGTON - "I pledge to defend and protect you, as you defend and protect our nation," William S. Cohen promised America's armed forces Feb. 14 as the military officially welcomed the new defense secretary.

WASHINGTON - Military athletes with world-class skills will continue to receive DoD help toward reaching their Olympic goals, the Armed Forces Sports Council chairman said at a recent press conference.

WASHINGTON - The military must have zero tolerance for racial inequality, sexual harassment and hazing, and must protect those who speak out against unwarranted behavior, the nation's top military officer said.

WASHINGTON - A joint service color guard passes Defense Secretary William S. Cohen, Deputy Defense Secretary John White and Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during ceremonies welcoming Cohen as the 20th secretary of defense. The event occurred at Fort Myer, Va., Feb. 14.

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary William S. Cohen and Army Col. David H. Huntoon Jr., commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), review the joint service honor guard welcoming Cohen as the 20th secretary of defense. The ceremony took place Feb. 14 at Fort Myer, Va.

WASHINGTON - The Navy honored the memory of the "sailor's sailor" at a Pentagon portrait unveiling ceremony Feb. 3. The portrait of the late Adm. Jeremy "Mike" Boorda, 25th chief of naval operations, is now on permanent display in the sixth corridor of the building's fourth floor.

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary William S. Cohen has promised a Pennsylvania couple a thorough investigation into the suicide death of their 21-year-old son following a Navy hazing incident in October 1995.

WASHINGTON - An important, revealing piece of military history has lain hush in a corner of America's closet for more than 50 years. It was something never talked about, but it's finally coming to light, said Army Lt. Col. Tom Surface.

WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans last year elected the president and vice president of the United States and members of the 105th Congress, but voting responsibilities do not end there. Elections also occur at the village, town, city, county and state levels, and happen every year.

WASHINGTON - An additional 129 service members from 13 reserve component units recently began training for possible deployment in support of Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia. These units would replace similar units currently deployed.

WASHINGTON - Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, briefs news media at the Pentagon on the formation of a follow-on stabilization force for Bosnia. Shalikashvili recently announced plans to retire in September after serving four years as the principal military adviser to the president, secretary of defense and the National Security Council.

WASHINGTON - Military service requires dedication and sacrifice, and members of the armed forces in turn deserve the nation's full support and to be treated with great dignity and respect, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen said.